Vision-deflector



W. E. SNAMAN.

VISION DEFLECTOR.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 5. 1919.

1,356,498. Patemgd (9 5 19 PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM E. SNAMAN, OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA.

VISION-DEFLECTOR.

Application filed November 6, 1919.

To all 107mmz't may concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM E. SNAMAN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Pittsburgh, in the county of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Vision- Defiectors, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to vision deflectors, particularly intended for automobile drivers, and the primary object thereof is to provide a device, of the character described and in a manner as hereinafter set forth, which will entirely eliminate the blinded confusion occasionedby the use of excessively glaring or dazzlingly bright head lights on passing automobiles, thereby preventing the many accidents concomitant therewith.

Further objects of this invention are to provide a device of the type specified which is simple in its construction and arrangement, durable and efficient in its use, and inexpensive to manufacture.

To the accomplishment of these and such other objects as may hereinafter appear, the invention consists of the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts herein specifically described, and illustrated in the accompanying drawing wherein is shown an embodiment of the invention, but it is to be understood that the device shown is merely illustrative and that various changes in the form, proportion and minor details of construction may be resorted to, without depar ing from the principle or sacrificing any of the advantages of the invention, which come within the scope of the claims hereunto appended.

In the drawing forming a portion of this specification and wherein like numerals of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views:

Figure 1. is a perspective side view of a vision deflector, in accordance with this invention, shown attached and carried by the nose of the user.

Fig. 2 is an edge-wise end view of the device.

Fig. 3 is a side view of a modified form of deflector showing the latter attached to the vizor of a cap.

Fig. 4 is a perspective bottom view of a cap having a deflector attached to the vizor, said deflector being in the folded position and not in use.

pecification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 19, 1920.

Serial No. 336,121.

Referring to the drawing in detail the vision deflector, in accordance with this invention, comprises the flat circular disk, hereinafter referred to as the deflector 1, which is adapted to be positioned edge-wise intermediate of the eyes of the user, as clearly shown in Fig. 1 of the drawing, to prevent contiguous focal concentration of the vision of the eyes. The deflector may be constructed from paper celluloid or any other suitable opaque material.

A pair of resilient rearwardly extending clamping members 2 and 3 are respectively attached on opposite sides of the deflector 1, and form the clamp 1 adapted for gripping the nose of the user for rigidly holding the deflector 1, edgewise, intermediate of the eyes and against the face of the user.

If desired the rear portion of the deflector 1 may be shaped to conform to the contour of the nose and that portion of the face in contact with the said rear portion of the deflector 1.

In the modification shown in Figs. 3 and 1, of the drawing, the deflector 5 is hingedly connected, as at 6, to the under side of the vizor 7 of the cap hen the use of the deflector 5 is notrequired, as for instance when driving in the day-time, the said deflector 5 may be conveniently folded against the underside of the vizor 7, and held in the folded position by means of a catch 9 provided therefor.

If found desirable in practice the lower portion of the deflector 5 may be provided with either a bridge to embrace the nose or a spring hinge for the purpose of rigidly holding the said deflector 5 in a position at right angles with respect to the vizor 7 of the cap 8 to which it is attached.

While describing and illustrating the deflectors 1 and 5 as held in position, respectively, by means of the clamp 4 and the cap 8, it is obvious that such deflector may be secured in the proper position in many various ways, as for example by the use of an elastic band to encompass the head, or by attaching said deflector to nose piece of a pair of goggles or eye-glasses, or in any other suitable manner to best meet conditions found in practice. Also the configuration or contour of the deflector may be widely varied, it only being essential that such deflector serve as a partition intermediate of the eyes, which has proven by repeated experiments to invariably eliminate lights.

the blinded confusiomregardless of the daz 'zling brilliancy of any light.

Vehicles. turning 'to the-right in passing each other on public highways, and the defiector 1 projecting edgewise, directly outwardly, intermediate; of the eyes of the driver, "the headlights of the approaching vehicle will of course blind the left eye. The

driver, however, by slightly turning 'his head to the right brings the deflector 1 tosuch;

position that theright eye can not see the headlights on the approaching car, thereby completely shading the right eye from the dazzling lights, but permitting of its perfect in the illumination o of said i forwardly therefrom, and-attaching means for securing said deflecting 'member I in position. V f

2. Adevice for the purpose set'fo'rth comprising a deflecting member formed of thin flat material and adapted to be positioned between the eyes and project forwardly therefrom, and attaching means carried by said member for securing it in'position.

A device for the purpose set forth comprising a circular disk constituting a deflector and adapted to be positioned between the eyes and ,project forwardly therefrom,

and a clamp carried bysaid disk for: detachably securing itinposition.

4. A deyice for the purpose set forth comprising a flat circular disk constitutinga deflector and adapted to be positioned between the eyes and ,project forwardly therefrom, and :attaching .means 'for securing said disk in position, rear {portion of s aid" disk shaped to conform to the contourof that portionof the face'again-st which it rests.

5. A device for the purpose set forth-comprising a deflecting member adapted to be positioned between the eyes, and a nose clamp carried by said, member "for detachably-se'curin'g it in position. 7. V

In testimonyjwhereofl f'a'fiiX my signature. 7

WILLIAM EQSNA'MAN. 

